Rev. Samuel Sumner, 1794 - 1796

File — Container: Archives Box #1003, Folder: 036

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Rev. Sumner, 1794-1796

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Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Being dissatisfied with Rev. Sumner for his unbecoming conduct on the lord's day, repeated refusal to meet when desired, and altering of the church covenant without consent, the town moved to remove him from office and seek a replacement. This series includes: 1) Ordination (1790). 2) Paystubs. 3) Receipts for payments made to Rev. Sumner. 4) Town meeting records and votes of the town relating to the removal of Rev. Sumner from his position as minister (1797-1798). 5) An address from Rev. Samuel Sumner to the townspeople in response to allegations made against him. 6) Records of church meetings during Rev. Sumner's stay as minister.

Dates

Creation: 1794 - 1796

Creator

From the Collection: First Church of Southborough (Congregational) (Organization)
From the Collection: Town of Southborough (Organization)
From the Collection: Pilgrim Evangelical Society of Southborough (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research. Whenever possible, digital surrogates must be consulted in lieu of the original documents to prevent unneccesary handling and mitigate wear. Research is accommodated by appointment only. Please call (508) 485-0710 x 3005 to make an appointment, or send an email to: [email protected]

Extent

9 Leaves (1 file folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Documents in this folder:

1. Receipt for twenty-one pounds received by Rev. Samuel Sumner from the Town in part towards his salary for the present year (5/28/1794). Folder: 1003-036.

2. Receipt for seventeen pounds and ten shillings received by Rev. Samuel Sumner from the Town in part towards his salary for the present year (6/25/1794). Folder: 1003-036.

3. Receipt for seventeen pounds and ten shillings received by Rev. Samuel Sumner from the Town in part towards his salary for the present year (12/1/1794). Folder: 1003-036.

4. Receipt for seventeen pounds and ten shillings received by Rev. Samuel Sumner from the Town in part towards his salary (2/18/1795). Folder: 1003-036.

5. Receipt for eight pounds and sixteen shillings received by Rev. Samuel Sumner from the Town in part towards his salary (8/29/1795). Folder: 1003-036.

6. Receipt for seventeen pounds and ten shillings received by Rev. Samuel Sumner from the Town in part towards his salary (9/5/1795). Folder: 1003-036.

7. Receipt for seventeen pounds and ten shillings received by Rev. Samuel Sumner from the Town in part towards his salary (12/9/1795). Folder: 1003-036.

8. Receipt for seventeen pounds and ten shillings received by Rev. Samuel Sumner from the Town in part towards his salary (3/2/1796). Folder: 1003-036.

9. Receipt for one-hundred-ninety-one dollars and thirty-four cents received by Rev. Samuel Sumner from the Town in part towards his salary for 1796 (12/26/1796). Folder: 1003-036.